is Drivecleaner a virus?

Question

i'm guessing it is, because it shows the same number everytime it pops up.. of violated items..

Answer 1

DriveCleaner is a system cleaning application that uses fake security popups to trick you into purchasing the DriveCleaner 2006 software. Once DriveCleaner infects your computer, the DriveCleaner Trojan will display excessive popups resembling regular system errors. Such deceptive tactics can confuse you and lead you into purchasing DriveCleaner 2006 in hopes of removing the alleged security problem.

DriveCleaner may come bundled with other spyware and may install without your permission. Since DriveCleaner installs different variants on your hard drive, DriveCleaner Spyware can prove difficult to remove manually.

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Answer 2

DriveCleaner is a misleading application, which gives exaggerated reports of security and privacy risks on a computer. The program then prompts the user to purchase a registered version of the software in order to remove the reported risks.

Answer 3

No. It exaggerates the security risks in order to persuade you to buy the full version. However, it is a useful product.

Answer 4

it's a malware. you don't need to know what types of computer threats are :) simply you need to remove everything malicious. you if don't want to spend much money for a security scanner, you can remove drive cleaner manually. simply follow these instructions: http://www.2-spyware.com/remove-drive-cleaner.html

Answer 5

yeah it is ;) i had it too my sob brother decided to visit a couple "adult" sites pfft never agian is he using my computer took me quite a while to undo the damage he did